Microsoft Word: eBook Design, Publishing and Distribution

Microsoft Word Training Series | Level 3

Course Details

Duration: 2 days

Microsoft^® Word^® Versions: 2007 | 2010 | 2013 | 2016 | 365

Delivery Methods: Instructor-led classroom (ILC) | Virtual classroom (VC) on request

Course Dates: TBA | View schedule

Course Fee: $595 CDN per person + HST or BYOD (bring your own device): $545 CDN person + HST*

Note: Public scheduled dates for this course are delivered as live instructor-led classroom training.

Course Overview

The world of eBooks (electronic books) is exploding with millions of eBooks being published and distributed worldwide every year. Learn to design documents in Microsoft Word and then create eBooks in different formats including PDF, EPUB, AZW and MOBI for distribution on eReaders, mobile phones, laptops, tablets or desktop computers. In this hands-on course, you will learn best practices to create eBooks for publication and distribution. Throughout the course, the instructor will include numerous tips, tricks and shortcuts.

Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Intermediate / Advanced or Microsoft Word: Styles, Templates and Tables of Contents or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Custom training: This course may be delivered at your site or ours as an instructor-led or virtual classroom solution. Contact us at info@avantixlearning.ca for more information including savings for custom group training.

Related training: View all Microsoft Word courses

INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE

Comprehensive course manual
Keyboard shortcuts quick reference
Sample and exercise files
Refreshments (for classes conducted in Avantix Learning classrooms)
Follow-up email support

Course Topics

Overview

Definition of an eBook
Different formats including PDF (portable document format), EPUB (electronic publication), MOBI and AZW (format used by Amazon’s Kindle)
Workflow from Microsoft Word to eBook
EPUB versions
Standard components of an eBook

Choosing Fonts, Sizes and Colours

Recommended fonts and sizes for body text
Recommendations regarding colour

Preparing the Microsoft Word File

Document settings and metadata
Specifying a language
Recommended page size and margins
Formatting the document appropriately using different types of styles
Removing problem formatting
Recommended line spacing
What to exclude in the Word file
Creating a table of contents for navigation
Issues with tables of contents
Including chapter breaks and numbering
Separating chapters, sections and paragraphs appropriately
Issues with hyperlinks

Working with Images

Overview of working with graphics
Anchoring images as in-line
Adding alternative text for accessibility
Converting vector graphics
Issues with colour

Generating EPUB documents

Review of EPUB formats
Features of EPUB version 2 and 3
What to include in the Word file
Proofing an EPUB file
Overview of HTML in EPUB documents
Overview of CSS in EPUB documents

Exporting from Word

Final steps before saving the Word file
Exporting for use in EPUB or MOBI by saving as HTML
Installing and using a third party program to edit the EPUB document
Previewing EPUBs
Specifying book numbering

Editing EPUB files

Adding files in an EPUB editor or management system
Including key components in an EPUB document
Creating and editing tables of contents
Adding chapter and page breaks
Including formatting specifications for other eReaders such as Kindle and Apple
Building in accessibility features

Distribution

Ereaders that support EPUB formats
Obtaining an ISBN (International Standard Book Number)

Converting Word to PDF

Saving a document as a PDF (Portable Document Format) natively
Specifying options during the saving/export process
Ensuring the final output includes tags

Programs for Editing PDF files

Review of low-cost programs for editing PDF files as an alternative to Adobe Acrobat Pro

Editing the PDF file in Acrobat Pro and Other PDF Editing Programs

Viewing tags
Checking reading order
Adding and editing tags
Specifying the document language
Editing reading order
Adding alternate text to graphic elements
Running the “Full Check” feature

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